New York Times Co. v. United States

In 1967, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara initiated a classified study on the Vietnam War, which revealed discrepancies between public statements and actual actions. Daniel Ellsberg, troubled by these findings, leaked the Pentagon Papers to the press in 1971. The Nixon administration attempted to stop publication, citing national security risks. However, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the press, emphasizing First Amendment rights. The case highlighted government transparency issues and remains relevant today, especially with the release of the movie 'The Post'.

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